UNITED KINGDOM The Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Sector (BMCS) of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) 65 The BMCS aims to further the interests of all members of the RSC, both industrial and academic, involved in the pursuit and understanding of biologically active molecules. It also acts to promote public awareness of the crucial role played by chemistry in the modern industrial environment. 1995 (Formerly Fine Chemicals & Medicinals Group) 1200 Academia + Industry Stuart Cameron - Peakdale Molecular Ltd. - Peakdale Science Park Sheffield Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 0PG High Peak United Kingdom +44 (1298) 816 700 Ext. 6841 / +44 (1298) 816 701 Mission Founded Members Member profile Postal address Telephone - Fax NATIONAL ADHERING EFMC YEARBOOK ORGANISATIONS 2018 http://www.rsc.org/bmcs The Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Sector (BMCS) is an interest group of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in the UK. The annually elected committee is primarily responsible for the organisation of Scientific Meetings and Symposia, supporting educational activities in the UK, and advising the Society on policies that directly affect the BMCS. Specifically, the BMCS aims to further the interests of all members of the RSC, both industrial and academic, involved in the pursuit and understanding of biologically active molecules. The predominant areas include pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, flavours and fragrances. It also acts to promote public awareness of the crucial role played by chemistry in the modern industrial environment. The BMCS is particularly active in the organisation of Scientific Meetings and does so in collaboration with a wide variety of other groups both within and external to the RSC. In recent years the BMCS has been especially active in promoting some of the important interfacial areas in which chemists are intimately involved. We typically run several meetings each year jointly with the Society for Chemical Industry but we have also held internationally attended meetings with groups the EFMC, the Swedish Pharmaceutical Society, the Swiss Chemical Society and the Societe de Chimie Therapeutique since 2013. Overall we organise up to ten scientific meetings each year. The BMCS also supports educational activities at both primary and secondary school level, such as the running of lectures and day schools, and the provision of equipment. E-mail - Website Activities